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October sees 12% drop in rents as market cools down
England’s rental market experienced a significant cooldown in October, with average rents dropping over 12% compared to September and year-on-year increases hitting an annual low,…
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Spooky street names can boost or haunt property values, study reveals
Have you ever thought that the name of your street could affect your home’s value? According to Chartered Surveyors Stokemont, certain Halloween-themed street names can…
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Capital gains tax rise hits investors as stamp duty hike pressures landlords
In today’s Budget announcement, the government increased capital gains tax (CGT) rates, with basic rate taxpayers seeing a rise from 10% to 18% and higher…
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Landlords pause property purchases over tax concerns ahead of Budget
New research reveals that 77% of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords are holding back on property purchases due to concerns over potential tax increases. With today’s Budget…
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Mortgage approvals rise for fourth consecutive month
Mortgage approvals for house purchases climbed to 65,647 in September, up 1.1% from 64,958 in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of positive growth, according…
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Office-to-home conversions could create uninhabitable properties
An insurer has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of the growing trend to convert commercial buildings into residential properties, cautioning that poorly…
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Propertymark urges government to reform Stamp Duty and support landlords
Propertymark is calling on the UK Government to prioritise Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reform and provide support for landlords to reduce costs and meet…
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Landlords ARE working people: Industry pushes back on PM’s claims
Leading figures in the property industry, including Paul Shamplina and Ben Beadle, have challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent assertion that individuals earning income from…
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Areas in England that offer best value house prices and quality education
New research reveals the top areas in England offering a unique balance of affordable house prices and highly-rated schools, and ideal for buy-to-let investment. Kingston…
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Airbnb rentals linked to rise in robberies and violent crime in London, study reveals
New research from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a correlation between the number of Airbnb listings and increased rates of robberies and violent crimes…
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Landlords fear tax hikes after PM claims they don’t ‘work’ for income
Landlords across the UK are bracing for potential tax increases after Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested that those earning income from property and investments do…
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Mortgage rates drop, boosting affordability for first-time buyers
As mortgage rates continue to fall, new data from Rightmove’s mortgage tracker report shows a significant improvement in affordability for buyers, particularly first-time homeowners. Average…
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Functional home features driving faster sales in today’s housing market
New analysis from Yopa, the full-service estate agent, has highlighted the home features that are helping properties sell faster than others on the market. In…
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Limited company landlords face personal risks despite tax benefits
As more buy-to-let landlords switch to limited company structures for tax savings, industry experts warn that personal assets, including homes and savings, may still be…
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Landlords who ignore regulator should repay rent, says Ombudsman chief
At a parliamentary evidence session yesterday, Richard Blakeway, chief of the Housing Ombudsman Service, proposed that landlords who disregard the regulator’s decisions should be compelled…
